Hey! This one shot isn't new, just a random thing I wrote a couple of months ago that I posted on my tumblr but realized I forgot to post it on here as well lol
So...surprise!
"Princess." Klaus whispered. "Princess, what in God's name are you doing?"
The bubbly blonde hummed a response, twirling around as she danced quietly on the beach.
Her toes covered by the sand then washed off by the ocean's water every 20 seconds.
"Princess, I think it's time for me to take you back home." Klaus put his hand out for her to grab but she ignored it, continuing to dance.
He heavily sighed, refusing to walk on the beach where his frustrating assignment was currently acting like a disobedient child.
Bill Forbes was the King of Mystic Falls, a secluded but powerful kingdom. With his duties as ruler of the community and maintaining order, he unfortunately didn't always have the time to keep track of his unruly daughter, Caroline.
Though in the eyes of her father she was seen as prim and proper, but everyone else in the castle was aware of Caroline's rebellious streak; mainly her sneaking out past curfew to wander on the forbidden beach just outside the Falls.
That was forbidden.
King Forbes held a tight ship, he kept his people closed off from the other kingdoms and influences for their protection. Though some would classify it as imprisonment.
The beach separated Mystic Falls from the other side and anyone who stepped on the beach were banished or worse.
Only once did he catch his daughter attempting to leave her room after hours which prompted him to hire additional security to watch over her when he wasn't around.
Which is where Klaus came in.
He was assigned to be Caroline's personal bodyguard, though she referred to him more as her babysitter.
Rarely was Klaus not aware what Caroline was doing or going.
Wherever she went, he was there. Whatever engagement she was to attend, he stood presently near her.
It was as exhausting to him as it was claustrophobic for her. But as time went by, Caroline persistently tried to engage in casual conversation with Klaus. She saw them as friends, maybe more given how much time they spent together.
He tried keeping their relationship as professional as possible though he began to catch himself admiring her in a non professional manner.
Caroline was undeniably beautiful, probably the most beautiful woman he's ever seen; not to mention, smart and charming.
She wasn't the worse company and her shameless flirting did not go unnoticed.
Klaus had to explain to her on multiple occasions why the flirting had to stop but if anything, it only encouraged her more.
If she wasn't his client or the princess of one of the most powerful kingdoms in the country, he would consider it without a doubt.
But she was his client and she was his boss' daughter, a frustrating one at that, and he wasn't going to jeopardize his job.
"Caroline, I'm not going to tell you again." Klaus huffed.
She laughed as she twirled facing him. "You actually said my name. This must be really serious."
Klaus rolled his eyes. "Given that your father has categorized beach dwelling as a top five restriction, I'd say it's rather important don't you?"
The princess wasn't amused.
"Hmm...Only if you come get me yourself."
"I think you've broken enough rules for the both of us, love." Klaus murmured.
Caroline nibbled on her bottom lip as she turned away from him, leaning her head back as she spun in circles.
Her white toto skirt swirled like a ballerina's and her blonde tresses waved like a mermaid's.
Klaus was in such awe of her beauty he nearly forgot the task at hand.
"C'mon join me Klaus!" She yelled. "Undo your tie, kick off your shoes and loosen up for once in your life."
He scoffed. "I don't need to loosen up, love I need to do my job which is to keep you out of trouble."
"But I'm not in trouble, I'm just enjoying life. You should try it sometimes." She teased, making Klaus softly grin.
"Is that a smile?" Caroline mocked with a shocked expression.
She had the tendency of pulling all emotions out of him.
"No." He quickly claimed, dropping his playful expression. "It's late, way past your curfew. If your father knew where you were right now he'd be furious with us both."
Caroline shrugged. "Well, if you care so much about my father's approval then why haven't you told him about me where I sneak off to every night?"
Klaus opened then closed his mouth. Not sure how to reply without admitting how much he loves watching her dance every night...
Observant girl.
Even when she wasn't aware, Klaus was always watching her. Caroline was never far from him, mentally or physically.
She was even more stunning in her natural habitat of freedom, which she didn't see much of if any at all. For a girl who had everything, she was the most unhappy person.
But she was freely dancing, kicking the sand around in playful glee there was no killing her joy. The concerts in the next city over played loudly as she softly sang and danced along, wishing she was in the crowd with people she'd never met.
A part of him felt bad for her but he couldn't be emotional right now.
Dodging her question, Klaus cleared his throat. "Princess, if you don't come with me in the next five seconds, I'll have no choice but to pick you up and take you back myself."
Caroline raised a curious brow. "Well in order for that to happen you have to come get me."
He glared which only amused her more.
She laughed.
That adorable damn laugh.
"What's wrong Klaus, scared of a little sand?" Caroline mocked with her hands on her hips.
"You know I'm not." He hissed.
"Hmm, do I?" She pretended to ponder.
He growled under his breath. "Going on the beach is forbidden, just being this far is risking enough. It's bad enough you're on the sand."
"I'm the Princess, Klaus. You're not going to get in trouble if you're with me." She explained.
"I beg to differ. Why do you think your father hired me?"
"So that a handsome guy can keep me company while he keeps himself busy long enough to not pay attention to me..." Caroline responded, pressing her lips together and looking away.
Klaus felt her heart clench.
Unfortunately he knew she wasn't wrong, though he would never admit that to her face.
He knew all too well the feeling of not having a supportive parent.
"I'm sorry." He softly spoke.
That was all he could say, but it was enough to bring another wide smile on Caroline's lips.
She bit her bottom lip as she walked towards him.
Klaus stayed still as she approached him, eyes locking on each other's and heart beats racing. Stopping right where the deck separated them.
Caroline leaned in enough to whisper in his ear. "If you're really sorry, you'll join me."
He pulled away, ignoring the chill he felt from her breath kissing his skin.
"Caroline..." He warned.
"Please? I promise we can leave right after! You won't regret it." She begged with puppy dog eyes.
Klaus rolled his eyes. "Fine, fine. And those eyes had zero impact on my decision, I just want to get back to the castle."
The smiley princess stepped back as Klaus began removing his suit jacket and undoing his tie.
He looked around, making sure no one saw him as he proceeded untying his dress shoes and stripping his feet of socks.
Caroline observed as he rolled up his slacks, anticipating him finally joining her.
He was always so uptight, even when she tried talking to him casually he closed himself off. Rarely was Klaus not in professional mode, she wanted to break his cycle.
Klaus gazed down at the white sand.
Growing up, he was taught order and following the rules he'd been given.
Maybe it was due to how differently they were raised, but Klaus would never do half the things Caroline did if he was still living with his family.
It would never even cross his mind. That's what fascinated him about her sometimes, how fearless she was.
Taking in a deep breath Klaus hesitantly placed his foot in the warm sand, exciting Caroline.
Klaus gasped.
The sand was smooth underneath his foot, soothing even as he wiggled his toes. The foreign breeze felt electric and free.
Klaus was amazed with how invigorating it felt, a huge weight that he didn't even know was there lifted from his chest.
He took another step, now both feet in the sand. The sand was so soft threading through his toes, he would stand in it forever if he could.
Working for a Royal Family made him almost forget what freedom felt like.
"Was that so hard?" She smiled.
Caroline's question snapped him out of his thoughts.
Klaus stood up straight again, clearing his throat. "This is ridiculous." He mumbled walking around her to face the ocean.
The water looked cold and beautiful. Perfect shade of sea dark blue under the moonlit sky.
"It would just kill you to admit you're actually having a good time." The blonde scoffed.
"A good time?" He turned to face her. "Sweetheart, I'm wiggling my toes in bloody sand like a child. Not exactly what I'd call the most thrilling moment of my life."
Lie.
Caroline rolled her eyes. "Ugh seriously? Are you always this much of an ass?"
"Excuse me?" Klaus questioned.
She took another step towards him. "You heard me. I'm sorry that this is so childish to you. That you're too cool to smile even though you were practically glowing just a second ago."
He gulped.
They were practically chest to chest now.
Caroline sighed. "Why is it so hard for you to enjoy yourself when you know how badly you want to? You work for my father and are assigned to watching over a princess 24/7, I know that wasn't your dream job growing up. I know this can't be everything you wanted."
Why did she read him so accurately without even trying.
His body stilled when she engulfed his hand with hers. "You don't have to pretend with me, Klaus. I'm not my father."
This was their first time holding hands, or having actual physical interaction in the past six months.
Her hand was soft and small compared to his big and rough one.
Klaus hated that she wasn't wrong, even worse that he felt hypnotized by her starry blue eyes.
She was much more intimidating than she gave herself credit for.
He licked his dry lips. "You want to see how much of a prude I am?"
Caroline scrunched her brows confused before yelping in surprise when Klaus picked her up in his arms.
"Klaus!" She yelled with a laugh as he carried her near the water.
He swung her around a few times, her grip around his neck tight so she wouldn't fall.
She tilted her head back as she laughed that contagious laugh of hers. Klaus couldn't fight off his smile, not even if he wanted to.
For the first time in a long time, he felt free.
This felt right and he was genuinely happy in this moment, in this moment with her in his arms.
They swung around a few more times before Klaus landed on the white sand taking Caroline down with him. Both of them erupting into a volcano of laughter as their bodies tumbled over each other's, sand flying everywhere. Only their toes were affected by the water.
Klaus's body covered hers. They were both still laughing, not even realizing their current positions until the laughter began to die.
Both out of breath and chests heaving was when they realized the close proximity.
The mood shifted from playful fun to heavy attraction in an instant.
They were chest to chest, perfectly aligned with each other. Intensely gazing into one another's eyes as if for the first time.
Caroline's arms were still around him, twirling the dark blonde curls on the back of his neck with her fingers.
One of Klaus's arms was around her waist keeping her close as they tasted each other's breaths.
Never has he been this close to the princess. Never did he think he'd have her underneath him on the forbidden beach with lustful eyes that she reciprocated.
Caroline couldn't resist her focus shifting from his eyes to lips. Those raspberry colored kissable lips that she only imagined in her dreams would taste like.
Klaus brought a hand up to her face, brushing away a strand of hair then cupping her cheek. His thumb subtly caressed her cheekbone.
- He's going to kiss me, I know it.
She hoped as he leaned closer to her face, heat rushing throughout her body as she nibbled on her lip in anticipation for his next move.
"Love, you have sand in your hair." Klaus chuckled.
Caroline furrowed her brows.
Definitely not what she was expecting him to say.
She lightly giggled. "Well you did kind of tackle me."
Klaus bent his head down laughing. "Guilty."
The blonde grinned. "No regrets?"
The double meaning behind her words struck a nerve. Klaus could feel the heat radiating off her body. Their hearts rapidly thudding in unison and lips drying by the second.
His eyes softened and his body relaxed.
This moment would never happen again. Just the two of them alone and focusing on nothing but each other.
He wanted her, god did he want her...
But they couldn't. He couldn't.
He worked for the King. Starting anything with his daughter or even thinking of acting on his feelings was shameful.
Klaus could never be with her the way he wanted and was a fool for thinking otherwise.
All this moment did was tease his fantasies.
Caroline's soft hand brushed the scruff on his face lightly, tickling her fingertips as she brought his face closer to hers.
Their lips inches from each other but never touched.
He stopped her from bringing him any further, letting go of her waist and quickly rising to his feet.
"We should get going, love. It'll be dawn soon, your father will be waking up any moment now." Klaus claimed, dusting the sand off his body and hair.
Suddenly Caroline felt cold as she sat on the ground perplexed.
- What just happened?
One minute he was looking at her with heart eyes and the next he reverted back to being a professional ass.
Nervously biting her bottom lip, Caroline took his hand to stand up as well.
Sighing in defeat, she awkwardly brushed herself off feeling Klaus's gaze on her.
The energy between them completely shifted left.
Klaus wanted to say something but everything he thought of didn't sound right.
"Caroline-"
"Like you said, we should go." She cut him off folding her arms over her chest as she walked ahead of him alone, leaving the cold beach.
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